Administrative Assistant – Community and Family Medicine
United States
Full Time
2 weeks ago
No H1B
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
Perform outreach, community engagement, and administrative support duties under supervision as part of a grant-funded pregnancy and child health initiative.
Conduct outreach, education, and care management activities under supervisory guidance.
Facilitate or assist with Centering Pregnancy and Parenting group sessions to promote health engagement, prenatal education, and family support.
Assist with administrative functions, including scheduling, data entry, maintaining tracking forms, and filing program documentation.
Educate clients about community and health resources; assist with accessing services as needed.
Advocate for clients and support development of self-care and problem-solving skills.
Accompany clients to appointments or community resource sites as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely records of activities, visits, and outcomes.
Provide feedback on barriers to service accessibility and opportunities for program improvement.
Support other program-related tasks and administrative duties as assigned.
Requirements
Work requires an educational background equivalent to a high school diploma or GED
Additional training or certification as a Community Health Worker preferred
Work requires at least one year of experience in a position involving patient or public contact
Requires fluency in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing)
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and community partners and independently as needed
Proficiency with basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word) and data management tools.
Benefits
Duke Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Commitment to providing employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or military status.